Paris: French Macaron Baking Class with Chef & Takeaway

Macarons look impossible until you've made them once

You learn to make French macarons in a small group of up to eight in a Parisian chef's apartment over three hours. You pick the flavors, do the work, take home a box of what you made, and get the chef's recipe emailed to you. No baking experience needed, and the whole thing is timed so you're in and out without eating up your whole day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Learn to bake French macarons

• Meet local French chef
• Choose 2-3 macaron flavors
• Prepare meringue shells
• Make creamy macaron filling
• Assemble macarons
• Receive box of homemade macarons
• Get chef's recipe by email

The experience

You're in Paris for the landmarks, but three hours in a chef's apartment beats another museum queue. The class happens in a private Parisian space, just eight people max, so there's room to ask questions without feeling rushed. The chef walks you through the whole process: how to whip the meringue, fold the almond powder in without deflating it, pipe the shells, and nail the timing so they bake with that signature ruffled foot. It's the kind of thing that sounds fussy until your hands are actually doing it.

You and the other participants pick two or three flavors together before you start: pistachio, rose, chocolate, whatever the chef has on hand that day. Then you're rolling up your sleeves, using the apron and tools provided, and making enough macarons that you'll actually take some home. The chef shares their personal recipe by email after the class, so you're not just leaving with a box. You're leaving with the method to do it again. The class runs three hours, and if you're late by more than twenty minutes, they won't let you in, so timing matters, but that's also what keeps the group small and the attention real.

The apartment is in the heart of Paris with public transport nearby, so getting there isn't complicated. One thing to know upfront: macarons are made with almond powder, so if you have an almond allergy, this class won't work for you. If you have other allergies or dietary concerns, you mention them when you book so the chef knows. Groups sometimes get cancelled if there aren't enough people signed up, but if that happens, you get offered another date or a full refund, no surprises.

What’s included

• Three hours of instruction from a professional French chef in their private Parisian apartment.
• You'll use aprons and cooking utensils provided, select two to three macaron flavors with the group, make the macarons from start to finish, and leave with a box of what you've made.
• The chef emails you their personal recipe afterward so you can recreate them at home.
• The class is capped at eight people for personalized attention.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 15:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Meeting the French

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want a hands-on Paris experience that doesn't revolve around queuing at monuments. Plan for three hours in the afternoon or morning, and know that the class moves at a steady pace. You're learning a technique, not lingering over coffee.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

Do I need baking experience to take the macaron class?

No. The chef teaches you from the beginning. The class is designed for people who've never made macarons before.

What happens if I'm allergic to almonds?

The class cannot be adapted for almond allergies, since macarons are made with almond powder. You'd need to skip this one.

Can I choose what flavors to make?

You and the other participants select two to three flavors together at the start of the class, based on what the chef has available.

Do I get to keep the macarons I make?

Yes. You leave with a box of your homemade macarons: assuming there are any left after the class.

How many people are in the class?

Maximum eight people, so it stays small and you get personalized attention from the chef.

What's included in the price?

The chef's instruction, use of apron and cooking tools, the macarons you make to take home, and the recipe sent by email afterward.

How do I get to the apartment?

It's in central Paris with public transport options nearby. The exact address is provided after you book.

What if I'm late?

If you arrive more than twenty minutes late, you won't be allowed into the class and won't get a refund. Plan to arrive early.